Irwin County

On behalf of all the County Commissioners and our community, I would personally like to welcome you to Irwin County, Georgia. Our location, resources and home town feel are just some of the reasons businesses choose to operate here. Check us out and see for yourself how much Irwin County, Georgia has to offer.

County Commission Chairman

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Business & Industry

Irwin County is small enough to know everyone that you meet yet large enough that you can find everything you are looking for. A business-friendly environment, skilled labor force and a central location between major highways and U.S ports makes Irwin County an ideal place to do business.

A Brief History

Irwin County was created on December 15, 1818. It was named for Governor Jared Irwin. The county's most famous incident happened during the Civil War. Confederate president Jefferson Davis was captured a mile north of Irwinville, by Union forces in 1865. County seat is located in Ocilla.

Agriculture

Irwin County is number 3 in the state in the percentage of land in farms and number 6 in the state in the amount of acreage devoted to cropland. Of the top ten commodities grown in Georgia, Irwin County produces 9 of them. Over 145,000 acres in Irwin County are designated to farm land.

Welcome to Irwin County

Georgia's 41st county, Irwin County is located in southeast Georgia and provides residents and visitors alike with a peaceful small town atmosphere. The beautiful farmland and small town charm that make up Irwin County are a sight to see. The feeling of community here is as strong as the farmland that surrounds it. Irwin County is full of welcoming residents who are proud of their home grown roots and looks toward the future with drive and enthusiasm.

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